Join us for this town hall to learn new ways to engage your community, keep pets with their families, and increase lifesaving. You’ll hear from a panel of experts covering topics from the People, Pets, and Policies: Towards Community Supported Animal Sheltering manual. This manual is a collaboration between International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) and Best Friends Animal Society that seeks to reconcile the fiscal and logistical realities faced by local governments with the goal of reducing pet euthanasia and expanding opportunities to increase lifesaving and reduce costs.

Learn about the newest trends in community supported animal sheltering to keep dogs and cats in their homes and out of our shelters. Topics covered will include tips on how to work with your city attorney, reckless owner and breed neutral dangerous dog laws, pet inclusive housing ordinances, effective community cat programs, and processes to avoid liability.

Moderator: Ledy VanKavage, senior legislative attorney for Best Friends Animal Society

Panelists:
– Chuck Thompson, executive director and general counsel, International Municipal Lawyers Association
– Ana Schumacher, assistant county attorney, El Paso, TX
– Rebecca Huss, general counsel, Best Friends Animal Society

WEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6416355232750/WN_hxPl7lXgR4y_RPVYPQYTZA